Fitness Alphabet
Students work in small groups, using creative thinking skills, to complete 26 tasks each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. They are given the number of reps they must do for each letter, but they decide a physical activity that begins with each letter.
About You
Section 1: About You
First Name
Lacy
Last Name
Gilbert
Website
School or Organization
Wesleyan School
Country
United States
Section 2: About Your Organization
School/Organization Name
Wesleyan School
School/Organization Website
School/Organization Phone
770-448-7640
School/Organization Address
5405 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA 30092
School/Organization Country
United States
Your idea
Are you a
Teacher
How does your innovation currently get kids (or how might it get kids) engaged in physical activity? How would your idea or project potentially be implemented during the school day?
This activity is used during a middle school PE class and teaches kids to be creative in choosing which activities to do, rather than just typical running tasks. Kids work in small groups and enjoy this activity alot, not even realizing how much physical fitness they are doing. They begin to see they can really enjoy fitness!
Name Your Project
Fitness Alphabet
How many children does this program currently or plan to serve? How much time does each child spend daily/weekly engaged in physical activity? (150 words max)
This can be used with any number of students (groups of 3-4 kids) in a 30-40 minute class period.
Describe Your Idea
Students work in small groups, using creative thinking skills, to complete 26 tasks each beginning with a different letter of the alphabet. They are given the number of reps they must do for each letter, but they decide a physical activity that begins with each letter.
Tell us the story behind the social innovator. (150 words max)
This is my 13th year of teaching PE/Health. I currently teach 7th graders but have also taught high school health and 6th grade PE. I also coach Varsity soccer and middle school cross country.
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